1. Embarras.
2. Indécision.
ETYM Written also shiness.
A feeling of fear of embarrassment.
ETYM Latin timiditas: cf. French timidité.
1. Fear of the unknown or unfamiliar and of making decisions; SYN. timidness, timorousness.
2. Fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities; SYN. timorousness.